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Amberwood House

418/424 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9AX
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It feels very homely and I feel confident that my father is in a safe placeKeith F(Son of Resident/Service User)
Amberwood House, Ferndown
Lovely caring staff, excellent food and everything run at an extremely high standard.J R(Resident / Service User)
Amberwood House, Ferndown
Amberwood House, Ferndown

Located close to Ferndown Golf Club, Amberwood House offers residential and nursing care in bright, peaceful surroundings with strong connections to the local community. For more than 20 years, the home has supported residents to live well, combining experienced care with an atmosphere that feels relaxed and welcoming.

Inside, elegant lounges, a welcoming café and comfortable activity spaces offer plenty of choice. Wide French doors open from the main lounge onto... 

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Care Provided by Amberwood House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 55 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,452From £1,452

Contact Amberwood House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Kerry Mason (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (55)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)

Visiting

  • There are no specific visiting hours at Amberwood House; all that is asked is you let the home know you are in the building by signing in on the iPad in Reception. If you are visiting outside of Reception hours, ring the bell and a member of the team will assist you.

Parking

  • Parking is available on site at Amberwood House, and all visitor parking is clearly marked. When coming to view the home, please get in touch and a space can be reserved.

Amberwood House Reviews (82)

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9.9

Amberwood House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.912) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Amberwood House has 82 reviews.

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Review from Christine D (Sister of Resident) published on 14 September 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Marion S (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 September 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from T J (Friend of Resident) published on 23 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Sophie A (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 16 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Diane P (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Amanda O (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Rachel G (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Penny T (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Mavis C (Wife of Resident) published on 21 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from L C (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from S S (Resident / Service User) published on 6 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Nick C (Son of Resident) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Michael M (Respite Resident) published on 17 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Chris S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 14 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from J D (Husband of Resident) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Karen C (Friend of Resident) published on 1 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from A G (Son of Resident) published on 29 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Jay H (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from J F (Respite Resident) published on 20 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Lisa H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 25 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 21 June 2019
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Outstanding
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveOutstanding
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledOutstanding
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Bed Vacancies

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News (3) & Events (0)

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  • 09 Jul 2026

    More than 35 managers in various roles have participated in Colten Care’s third-level ‘Excel’ Leadership & Management Course in the past 18 months to two years. They include the group’s...

  • 18 Feb 2025

    A Strictly-style ballroom dance competition supported Colten Care has raised more than £80,000 for a Dorset-based palliative care charity. Forest Holme Hospice’s Strictly Extravaganza, which had headline sponsorship from Colten...

  • 18 Feb 2025

    Colten Care has trained 32 team members as Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) to help colleagues maintain and improve their work-life balance. Colten Care has prioritised the training as part...

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Awards / Recognitions (11)

  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Colten Care Ltd
  • 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Colten Care Ltd
  • 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Colten Care Ltd

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Meet the Team (1)

Kerry Mason
Kerry MasonJob Title Home Manager

Kerry leads the team and is ultimately responsible for every aspect of life in the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and service are delivered. Her door is always open if you have any questions or queries.

Frequently Asked Questions about Amberwood House

What types of Care is Amberwood House registered for?

Older Person Care is the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) category of Care.

How many Rooms does Amberwood House have?

There are 55 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Amberwood House?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Amberwood House to the centre of Ferndown?

0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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